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Arthur Hsieh, MA, NRP

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Art Hsieh, MA, NRP teaches in Northern California at the Public Safety Training Center, Santa Rosa Junior College in the Emergency Care Program. An EMS provider since 1982, Art has served as a line medic, supervisor and chief officer in the private, third service and fire-based EMS. He has directed both primary and EMS continuing education programs. Art is a textbook writer, author of “EMT Exam for Dummies,” has presented at conferences nationwide and continues to provide direct patient care regularly. Art is a member of the EMS1 Editorial Advisory Board.

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All patients, including terrorism suspects, are treated with the same fairness and respect we deserve ourselves
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Technological progress will continue to transform how we connect with our community, one patient at a time
It’s time for EMS providers to advocate for their rights to equitable wages and a safer workplace
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Low hourly wages is a main contributor to most career EMS providers working two or more jobs